With 41/44 subjects scoring 9 and 10 points, Hoang Duong became the valedictorian with the highest average score ever of the National Economics University.
Nguyen Hoang Duong, from Thai Nguyen, will graduate with a degree in International Business from the National Economics University next month. The 22-year-old has an impressive transcript, achieving a perfect score of 4 and a 9.59 on a 10-point scale (8.5/10 and above is converted to 4/4 points).
"Duong is the student with the highest average score on a 10-point scale ever," said a school representative.
Nguyen Hoang Duong, valedictorian of the National Economics University in 2024. Photo: Thanh Hang
Duong is a former student of Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary and High School, Hanoi. During his high school days, the male student soon decided to pursue International Business because he thought this was a trend and he was also suitable for the dynamic environment of economic schools. However, his parents wanted Duong to choose Automation. Duong had to spend a month convincing them to choose the school of his choice.
On the opening day of the National Economics University, seeing a new student being invited to give a speech, Duong also wished to stand on stage and share his feelings, with his family watching below. Therefore, the young man born in 2002 set a goal of graduating as valedictorian.
Duong then took the initiative to plan his studies. Before each class, Duong previewed the lesson and read additional materials outside of the textbook. In class, the male student usually sat at the front of the class and was not afraid to ask the lecturer questions if there was anything he did not understand.
"Many students are afraid to ask questions, but if teachers answer directly, they will remember the lesson longer and more thoroughly," Duong said.
Thanks to understanding the lesson content in class, Duong did not spend much time reviewing before the exam. For some theoretical subjects, the male student used mind maps to remember the main ideas. For specialized subjects related to management and specific situations, Duong consulted documents online and read newspapers to gain more practical knowledge.
To graduate early, Duong registers for 1-2 more courses each semester and takes an extra summer semester. According to Duong, this is not too difficult because the number of courses added each semester is not much. Meanwhile, if the study time is shortened, students can graduate a year early, spending this time participating in the labor market and gaining work experience.
After three years of study, Duong completed the program with all A and A+ grades. Of which, in five political theory subjects including Marxist-Leninist Philosophy, Marxist-Leninist Political Economy, Scientific Socialism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and History of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Duong scored 10 points in all. The male student only had three subjects with a total score below 9: Macroeconomics, Business Administration, and International Freight Forwarding and Transport with the lowest score being 8.8.
"I don't have any difficulty with any subject. I also have strengths in quick and logical thinking, so studying is quite easy," Duong said.
Hoang Duong received the title of Outstanding Student in his third year of university. Photo: Character provided
In addition to his grades, Duong also has many scientific researches. From his first year, when he first approached this activity, the male student realized that this was a way to understand the field deeply and learn many skills, so he quickly loved it.
For more than three years, Duong has participated in many research groups, contributing to dozens of topics, published in domestic and foreign scientific journals and conferences. Duong's areas of interest are International Supply Chain Management, Competitiveness, International Finance, Corporate Finance and Political Science.
"I choose fields that I am inspired by and are related to my studies and work," Duong said.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, senior lecturer at the Institute of International Trade and Economics, National Economics University, was the person who guided Duong in his first research.
Mr. Lang said that after 4-5 months, Duong completed the research with "good quality". The male student also encountered many difficulties in learning the method and collecting data, but "had the will to overcome".
"Not many students do as much research as Duong, which shows that you are passionate and proficient in using information processing software used in research," said Mr. Lang. He also assessed his student as quick-witted and persistent.
Duong also participated in many extracurricular activities at school. He was the President of the Student Style Club, was the class president of International Business Class 62B for three consecutive years, and participated in organizing many cultural and entertainment activities inside and outside the school.
Duong has received many awards, but he is most proud of the title "Outstanding Student" he received in his third year. The selection process consists of three rounds, starting with the faculty, then the school union, then the board of directors and the school council. Students are evaluated on their studies, scientific research, extracurricular activities and individual awards.
"Because of the strict requirements, students who achieve this title usually do so in their final year. I am one of the few to be accepted in my third year with the achievements of the previous year," Duong said.
Hoang Duong guides other students in scientific research. Photo: Provided by the character
Currently, the young man from Thai Nguyen is in charge of import and export in an energy company. In the next 2-3 years, Duong wants to spend time studying further, aiming to become an entrepreneur or manager in the field of international business.
With about a month left before receiving his diploma, Duong said he was excited and looking forward to it, because his dream from the day he entered school was about to come true. For Duong, this was the perfect ending to his student life.
Thanh Hang
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